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Registered Nurse RN Federal Detention Center Guaynabo PR

CLFC Healthcare and Communications, Guaynabo, Guaynabo, United States


Position Overview
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care at a federal metropolitan detention center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. You will deliver patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management support, and emergency nursing response for an incarcerated population under Bureau of Prisons healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments, triage sick call requests, and implement physician-ordered treatment plans

Administer medications including controlled substances with accurate documentation and count verification

Perform wound care, phlebotomy, IV therapy, and point-of-care testing

Monitor patients on chronic care protocols including insulin-dependent diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, and HIV/hepatitis treatment

Respond to medical emergencies and provide BLS/ACLS-level nursing care

Conduct intake health screenings and tuberculosis testing for newly admitted inmates

Coordinate care between physicians, mid-level providers, and specialty consultants

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the BOP electronic health record

Participate in infection control, quality assurance, and accreditation compliance

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Active, unrestricted RN license in Puerto Rico or any U.S. state

Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)

Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience

U.S. citizenship required

Ability to pass federal background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Correctional nursing or emergency department experience

BSN or higher preferred

CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) certification

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $72,000 - $95,000 annually

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, holiday pay, malpractice coverage

Professional development and CE support

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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